The Congress party slammed the FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it casteist. BJP countered that Rahul raised the issue belatedly after a threat from Kharge. An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi under various sections and the SC/ST Act.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/haldwani-purification-row-day-after-fir-against-rahul-bjp-cong-trade-barbs/articleshow/133664929.cms)